Clerical Typist & Records Clerk

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES is seeking a detail-oriented clerical worker to perform routine typing and standard clerical tasks under general supervision. The role requires accuracy, basic math, and the ability to handle records, mail, and reception duties.

The position may involve transcribing or handling foreign language tasks as needed, with the potential to support multiple departments. Prior clerical experience and a high school diploma are preferred to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Two years of satisfactory clerical experience, which included typing.

Responsibilities

• Types forms, form letters, bills, vouchers, payrolls, records, catalog cards, reports, index cards, accounts, statements, charts, transcripts, etc.
• Composes and types routine letters.
• Issues, reviews, and receives library material.
• Pastes book plates, packets, and date slips in books.
• Maintains office records and files of some variety and moderate complexity.
• Collects money and posts entries to simple accounts.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, and makes appointments.
• Performs arithmetic computations.
• Acts as receptionist or information clerk.
• Checks and proofreads applications, vouchers, forms, and letters for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with prescribed procedures.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Operates various office machines, including a data-entry terminal keyboard or word processor.
• May transcribe from recordings.
• Performs above-described duties in a foreign language in addition to English, as required.

Skills

Typing

Office terminology

Business English

Spelling

Arithmetic

Foreign language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Data-entry terminal

Word processor

Job description

Nassau BOCES is seeking a detail-oriented clerical worker to perform routine typing and standard clerical tasks under general supervision. The role requires accuracy, basic math, and the ability to handle records, mail, and reception duties.

The position may involve transcribing or handling foreign language tasks as needed, with the potential to support multiple departments. Prior clerical experience and a high school diploma are preferred to ensure smooth daily operations.